KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for the on-time production of BeadChip and NGS products, including IVD, CE and RUO markets globally
• Prior production experiences with processing of silicon wafers and nano-manipulator of chips with biological functionalities is preferred.
• Monitor Absorption metrics regularly to ensure timely and cost-effective production.
• Responsible for all employees within Operations
• Promotes Werfen Values and collaboration within and across departments.
• Ensure training and competency of production personnel.
• Promotes continuous improvement mindset.
• Participate in new products transfers.
• Manage and maintain site production areas
• Participate in design of new production equipment and validation studies.
• Timely completion and installation of qualified CAPEX equipment.
• Participate in timely completion of investigation on non-conforming issue.
• Provide briefings, reports, and trending analysis to document site progress.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of manufacturing experience in the medical device field or similar regulated environment.
Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:

• Collaborative leader with a focus on developing and coaching team members and promoting a team-first mentality.
• Strong business acumen and organizational development skills.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational leadership.
• Excellent communication skills with executive presence.
• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high ethical standards.
• Experienced in resolving conflicts and driving change.
• Passion for customer and patient focus.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional travel to conference and operations meetings.
  Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
  We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
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